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2008
December
2008-12-20  CANADA’S GOVERNMENT MOVING FORWARD ON TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY TWINNING IN BANFF
2008-12-16  CTC, Parks Canada join forces, sign Memorandum of Understanding: Agreement means more collaboration on national projects, promotion, marketing and special events
2008-12-13  INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AT ELK ISLAND NATIONAL PARK CONTRIBUTE TO ENHANCED VISITOR EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES
2008-12-06  THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA IMPROVES VISITOR EXPERIENCE AND PROTECTS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
2008-12-04  NCC AND PARKS CANADA SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
2008-12-01  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RECOGNIZES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DOUKHOBOR DUGOUT HOUSE
November
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2008-11-12  IMPROVEMENTS TO THE HALIFAX CITADEL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA SET TO BEGIN
September
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2008-09-05  Helena Guergis to commemorate Sir Frederick Banting’s place of birth
2008-09-03  MP THOMPSON APPLAUDS NEW “GREEN” FACILITIES IN BANFF NATIONAL PARK
August
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2008-08-30  MP Stanton celebrates the historical significance of Canal Lake Arch Bridge
2008-08-29  REMARKABLE CHAMPLAIN ARTEFACTS FOUND IN CAP TOURMENTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE AREA
2008-08-28  CANADA’S GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENTS FOR FUNDY NATIONAL PARK
2008-08-27  MP SWEET ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR THE REFURBISHING OF HMCS HAIDA NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA
2008-08-23  CHIEF JIM BOSS COMMEMORATED AS A PERSON OF NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE
2008-08-23  PARKS CANADA OPENING OF A HAIDA HERITAGE CENTRE IN BRITISH COLUMBIA
2008-08-20  Canada's government announces support for the protection of the Columbia Valley Wetlands
2008-08-15  CANADA’S GOVERNMENT TO LAUNCH SEARCH FOR HISTORIC SHIPWRECKS FROM FRANKLIN EXPEDITION
2008-08-15  CANADA'S GOVERNMENT CELEBRATES ACADIAN HISTORY AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NEW MONUMENT
2008-08-15  CANADA'S GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES PROTECTION OF YORK FACTORY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
2008-08-06  MP Petit recognizes the historic significance of La Malbaie Historic District
2008-08-05  PM announces safer twinned Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park
July
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2008-07-27  MP DEL MASTRO AND SENATOR RUTH COMMEMORATE MARILYN BELL’S HISTORIC SWIM ACROSS LAKE ONTARIO
2008-07-26  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA CELEBRATES RIDING MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK’S 75th ANNIVERSARY
2008-07-26  MP COMUZZI COMMEMORATES PUKASKWA NATIONAL PARK’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
2008-07-25  MP Gerald Keddy launches “Encampment 2008” at the Fortress of Louisbourg
2008-07-24  The Honourable John Baird announces funding for Fort Langley public art project
2008-07-24  MP Rob Moore unveils newest exhibit at Fundy National Park
2008-07-20  JOE COMUZZI CELEBRATES LAKE SUPERIOR DAY AND THE NEW LAKE SUPERIOR NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA
2008-07-18  Environment Minister John Baird invites Canadians to celebrate Canada's Parks Day
2008-07-17  Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of Margaret Newton
2008-07-16  Paspiwin Cultural Heritage Site opens in Prince Albert National Park
2008-07-09  Government of Canada makes major infrastructure investment in Waterton Lakes national park of Canada
2008-07-09  Argyle Township Courthouse and Gaol commemorated as a national historic site
2008-07-08  Canada helps restore wood bison to Alaska in international conservation effort to recover a threatened species
2008-07-07  Parks Canada tests GPS technology in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia
2008-07-07  CANADA APPLAUDS NEW NOVA SCOTIA WORLD HERITAGE SITE: UNESCO NAMES JOGGINS FOSSIL CLIFFS AS NEWEST SITE IN CANADA
2008-07-05  Government of Canada commemorates the national historic significance of the first railway in Western Canada
2008-07-05  Government of Canada recognizes Sylvester Joe as a person of national historic significance
2008-07-03  MP Keddy releases rare Blanding’s turtles into the wild
2008-07-02  Canada proudly welcomes members of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee to Quebec City
June
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2008-06-27  LORNE WHEELER APPOINTED TO THE HISTORIC SITES AND MONUMENTS BOARD OF CANADA
2008-06-27  CANADA COMMEMORATES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LETHBRIDGE VIADUCT
2008-06-22  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA COMMEMORATES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE MYRA CANYON SECTION OF THE KETTLE VALLEY RAILWAY
2008-06-21  PARCS CANADA ET LA COMMISSION DES LIEUX ET MONUMENTS HISTORIQUES DU CANADA RECONNAISSENT TRENTE SIÈCLES D’HISTOIRE ET DE CULTURE MI’KMAQ
2008-06-21  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA COMMEMORATES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE BATTLE OF TOUROND’S COULEE / FISH CREEK
2008-06-20  PARKS CANADA CONGRATULATES WINNERS OF 2008 PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
2008-06-14  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA COMMEMORATES LEASKDALE MANSE, ONCE HOME TO LUCY MAUD MONTGOMERY
2008-06-08  MP MENZIES UNVEILS NEWLY RESTORED COOKHOUSE AT BAR U RANCH
2008-06-02  MINISTER VERNER OPENS DOORS TO ESPACE 400e FOR QUÉBEC’S 400th ANNIVERSARY
May
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2008-05-25  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA COMMEMORATES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF KENSINGTON MARKET
2008-05-23  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA MOVES AHEAD ON NATIONAL MARINE CONSERVATION AREA
2008-05-23  PARKS CANADA INVITES PEOPLE OF TORONTO TO REDISCOVER THEIR CITY
2008-05-23  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA CELEBRATES IMPORTANT CHAPTERS IN QUÉBEC’S HISTORY FOR THE CITY’S 400th ANNIVERSARY
2008-05-22  PRIME MINISTER HARPER PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE “FATHER” OF ORGANIZED HOCKEY
2008-05-22  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RECOGNIZES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF QUEBEC’S PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY
2008-05-21  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA HONOURS LIVES LOST IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ALASKA HIGHWAY
2008-05-20  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LAUNCHES 176th NAVIGATIONAL SEASON ON THE RIDEAU CANAL
2008-05-16  BAIRD AND CANSFIELD APPROVE NOMINATION OF OTTAWA RIVER AS A CANDIDATE CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER
2008-05-16  BAIRD AND CANSFIELD APPROVE NOMINATION OF OTTAWA RIVER AS A CANDIDATE CANADIAN HERITAGE RIVER
2008-05-12  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RECOGNIZES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GREY NUNS OF MONTRÉAL
2008-05-09  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA ANNOUNCES IMPROVEMENT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT ABILITIES IN CANADA’S NATIONAL PARKS
April
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2008-04-07  Government of Canada announces the protection of more precious land in Canada's North
2008-04-04  Government of Canada releases major underwater archaeological report on Red bay, Labrador
March
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2008-03-27  Government of Canada supports development of new protected areas near Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
2008-03-20  Government of Canada announces interim license for new hydroelectric power station on Trent-Severn Waterway
2008-03-19  Government takes action to protect Cape Breton Highlands National Park and improve road safety for Canadians
2008-03-14  Government of Canada to improve pilot safety in Banff National Park
2008-03-14  Government of Canada to improve pilot safety in Jasper National Park
2008-03-05  Former Parks Canada official receives top award for excellence in public service
February
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2008-02-29  JOHN JENNINGS APPOINTED TO THE HISTORIC SITES AND MONUMENTS BOARD OF CANADA
2008-02-23  Keeping the memory of Canada’s former Prime Ministers alive: Government of Canada invests to ensure upkeep of PM Mackenzie gravesite
2008-02-20  GOVERNMENT OF CANADA MOVES FORWARD ON NATIONAL TRUST INITIATIVE Parliamentary Secretary Hosts National Roundtable on Preserving Canada’s Historical Heritage
2008-02-20  THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA TAKES ACTION TO REVITALIZE CARTIER-BRÉBEUF
2008-02-19  THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA LAUNCHES THE BOOK MILITARY HISTORY OF QUEBEC CITY, 1608-2008
2008-02-19  Prominent Canadians appointed to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
2008-02-08  THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA RECOGNIZES THE NATIONAL HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF DR. EDWARD WILLIAM ARCHIBALD
January
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2008-01-23  Government of Canada takes action to ensure long term protection of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve
2008-01-23  Government of Canada recognizes the national historic significance of the Hersey Pavilion
2008-01-22  Jasper National Park receives International Tourism Award
2008-01-14  NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE PREFERED LOCATION OF GOVERNMENT OF CANADA FOR NEW WORLD-CLASS AMPITHEATRE
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Date Modified: 2013-09-26

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